April 8, 2008 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This year s SELC District Luther League Youth Gathering will be held July 17 20, 2008 in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains at the Pennsylvania State University Campus in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. St. John Hazleton will act as host society. The theme is Darkenss to Light from John 12:46 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. Enclosed are the forms necessary to register your group. We are offering an extra night stay on campus for those traveling from a distance. We are also pleased to announce that the dorms and meeting rooms are air conditioned. Activities include: awesome bible studies, great music, servant events, fun and fellowship and a Saturday evening Arena football game. We hope you and your youth can share in this exciting, faith building event! Please direct any questions to: Host Society: Pastor Joseph Weatherell Email: jweatherell@juno.com Cell: (570) 582 6984 Luther League: Tim Hasko Email: timhasko@execpc.com Cell: (262) 497 0496 In His Service, St. John Lutheran Church SELC Luther League Executive Board
Darkness to Light Penn State University Hazleton, PA July 17 July 20, 2008 Thursday 4 7:00 PM Registration @ Highacres Café (dinner on your own) 7 8:00 PM Pre opening & Orientation (North Hall) 8 9:00 PM Ice Breakers/Mixers (North Hall) 9 9:30 PM Closing Devotions (North Hall) Friday 8 8:45 AM Breakfast (Thursday night arrivals only) 9 12:00 PM Registration @ Highacres Café 11:30 12 PM Lunch (Thursday night arrivals only) 12 1:00 PM Opening Worship (Graham) 1.2 :00 PM Ice Breakers/Mixers & Orientation (Graham) 2 4:00 PM Servant Event Breakout Sessions (North Hall) 4 5:30 PM Free time: Basketball & Beach Volleyball (North Hall) 5:30 6:30 PM Dinner 6:30 10 PM Group Photo (Lion @ Admin Building) Guest Speaker TBD (Graham) Luther League Business Session (Graham) Night Court (Graham) 10 11 PM Closing Devotions (Graham) Saturday 8 8:45 PM Breakfast 9 9:30 PM Morning Devotions (Graham) 9:30 2:30PM Servant Events (bag lunch provided) Salvation Army Church Landscaping Orphan Grain Train 2:30 3 PM Servant Event Reflection (North Hall) 3:00 5:00 PM Free Time: Gym & Pool (Phys. Ed Building) 5 6:00 PM Bus to Wachovia Arena 6 7:00 PM Dinner on your own at Arena 7 9:00 PM Wilkes Barre/Scranton Pioneers vs. Mahoning Valley Thunder 9 10:00 PM Bus back to Penn State Campus 10 11 PM Kangaroo Court 11 11:30 PM Closing Devotions Sunday 8:30 9:30 AM Clean up/pack up 9:30 10 AM Travel to St. John 10 11:15 AM Worship @ St. John Lutheran Church, Hazleton 11:30 12:00 PM Travel to St. Matthew s Grove, Wilkes Barre 12 2:00 PM BBQ Lunch hosted by St. Matthew s 2:00 PM Depart God Be With You Till We Meet Again I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. John 12:46
1) REGISTRATION FORM DARKNESS TO LIGHT 2008 YOUTH ATTENDING NAME EMAIL SEX AGE ROOMMATE PREFERENCE 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 1) COUNSELORS ATTENDING NAME EMAIL SEX AGE ROOMMATE PREFERENCE 2) Amount Enclosed: $ Makes Checks Payable To: Luther League Before June 1, 2008 $130 / $115 (Thurs / Friday arrival) Before July 1, 2008 $135 / $120 (Thurs / Friday arrival) NO COED ROOMS. NO REFUNDS OR CANCELLATIONS. SUBSTITUTES ARE PERMITTED BY JULY 10, 2008. Return this form and check to: Philip Lee Attention: Luther League 5806 Chrisbrook Drive St. Louis, MO 63128
CREDENTIAL FORM Church Name City, State Delegate Delegate Address Address City, State, Zip City, State, Zip Alternate Address City, State, Zip The above people have been elected to represent our society at the 2008 SELC District Youth Gathering Business Session Youth Group President Youth Group Secretary Pastor
LUTHER LEAGUE GATHERING COVENANT When participating in activities with the Luther League, I will: 1) Respect the established guidelines and the adults who sponsor events a) We will cooperate fully with all Adult Leaders. b) We will participate fully in all Gathering events. 2) We expect our Adult Leaders to: a) Follow the same rules we have to follow. 3) Respect my body as God's temple and will not use drugs or alcohol* at the Gathering. 4) Keep my displays of affection within appropriate limits. 5) Participate with the group and stay with the group as deemed necessary. 6) Show respect for other people, their thoughts, their ideas, and their stuff. 7) Maintain a positive attitude. Use positive and appropriate language. * We kindly ask all adults to refrain from alcohol during the weekend When someone refuses to follow this covenant, we will handle the problem with the following consequences: 1) Youth may be asked to consult privately with the Adult Leader or other youth involved in the problem. 2) Youth may be asked to spend part or all of the day under the direct supervision of an adult leader. 3) Substance abuse (alcohol and other drugs) or other major problems (theft, property damage, etc): ZERO TOLERANCE. Police may be called and the youth may be sent home at the parent's expense. God grant us all an enjoyable Gathering. Signature of Youth: Signature of Adult Leader: Signature of Parent(s): Signature of Pastor or DCE:
MEDICAL RELEASE FORM ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE CONVENTION MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM Parents and guardians must sign for person under the age 18. Please bring this completed form with you to the gathering. Please be sure to send appropriate medical insurance information with your child in the case that medical attention is needed. I certify that the participant below has permission to participate in the SELC District Youth Gathering, July 17 20, 2008 in Hazleton, PA. I am agreeing to let any adult representative seek out and authorize medical treatment and to admit myself/my child to a hospital/clinic in the event of an emergency. The SELC District Luther League assumes no responsibility regarding the named person and is not liable for any injury/illness to him/her. Name: Age: Allergies: Medical Condition Being Treated: Medications Being Taken, if any: Signature: Date: In Case of an Emergency, Please Notify:
NOMINATION FORM NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT NOMINATION FOR SECRETARY (2 Year Term) (2 Year Term) Incumbent: Tim Hasko Incumbent: Mary Hageman Toth Pentecost Lutheran Church Calvary Lutheran Church Racine, Wisconsin Parma, Ohio Name: Name: Church: Church: APPOINTMENT FOR SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT FOR MISSION DIRECTOR Incumbent: Hope Alfieri Incumbent: Sandy Fredenburgh Zion Lutheran Church St. Paul Lutheran Church Clark, New Jersey Greenwich, Connecticut Name: Name: Church: Church: APPOINTMENT FOR CLYFR REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT FOR COURIER EDITOR Incumbent: Aubrey Cool Incumbent: <vacant> St. John Lutheran Church Hazleton, Pennsylvania Name: Name: Church: Church: Church: City, State Youth Group President Youth Group Secretary
RESOLUTIONS July 17 July 20, 2008 1) 2) 3) Youth Group President Youth Group Secretary Pastor
CHECKLIST July 17 July 20, 2008 Registration Form Due: June 1, 2008 Complete (white) and mail Credentials Form Due: June 1, 2008 Complete (yellow) and mail Nomination Form Due: June 1, 2008 Complete (pink) and mail Resolution Form Due: June 1, 2008 Complete (blue) and mail Medical Release Forms: Bring to Gathering Covenant Form: Bring to Gathering Complete (green) forms and bring to Gathering Send all forms to: Philip Lee Attn: Luther League 5806 Chrisbrook Drive St. Louis, MO 63128 *Please make a copy of each for your records. Suggested Items to Bring: 1) Bible 2) Comfortable Clothing 3) Money for Court Fines, Offerings and Saturday dinner 4) Personal Toiletries and Towels 5) Church Clothes 6) Swimming Suit and Towel 7) Footballs, Frisbees, etc 8) Bed linens & pillow 9) Flashlight